Monthly Archives: October 2014

‘Holy Cross show documents Italian nativity art’

On the front page of the arts section, the Boston Globe reviewed the College of the Holy Cross’s Cantor Art Gallery exhibit “The Italian Presepe: Cultural Landscapes of the Soul,” calling it a “rare art exhibition that small children might … Continue reading →

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‘Two Holy Cross alumni are on the Frontlines of the Ebola Virus’

Anthony Fauci ’62, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has been the go-to expert for many national news outlets since the Ebola virus outbreak started. Just this week, he warned against “draconian” requirements for health care … Continue reading →

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Unity Week Events to Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion at Holy Cross

The Student Government Association, in partnership with the Diversity Leadership Team and various academic departments, offices and student organizations, have planned various discussions, film screenings, workshops and multicultural festivals around topics related to diversity and inclusion. The events, which run … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Athletic Teams Lead Nation In Graduation Success Rate

Holy Cross’ athletic teams are tied for first in the nation with an overall graduation rate of 99 percent, according to the Graduation Success Rate Report, which has been released by the NCAA. Holy Cross’ overall Graduation Success Rate of … Continue reading →

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Professional New York Laptop Ensemble Sideband to Perform at Holy Cross

The Sideband Laptop Ensemble will perform at the College of the Holy Cross on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. in Brooks Concert Hall. Sideband is a professional laptop ensemble based in New York created by former members of PLOrk, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Theatre Department to Perform Postmodern Comedy ‘Cloud 9’

The department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross will present their fall production “Cloud 9,” written by Charyl Churchill and directed by Scott Malia, assistant professor of theatre. The performances will be held in Fenwick Theatre, located … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross students create Working for Worcester’

Recent College of the Holy Cross alumnus Jeffery Reppucci ’14,  Colette Houssan ’15 and members of the Working for Worcester team were featured on WCVB-TV for their recent project at the Worcester East Middle School. Reppucci and his team of … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Professors Take Students on In-Depth Study of Holocaust Sites in Central Europe’

In the October issue of Connections, an online publication of the Associations of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, two College of the Holy Cross professors were  featured for taking students on in-depth study of Holocaust sites in Central Europe. The six … Continue reading →

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‘US public schools are better than they’ve ever been’

In a recent interview published by Vox.com, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, reputes the idea that the United States public school education is on the decline.  Instead, Schneider says there has never been … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Marks 25th Anniversary of El Salvador Murders With Series of Events

Holy Cross will mark the 25th anniversary of the murder of six Jesuits and their companions in El Salvador with a series of events. In addition, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of Holy Cross, will attend the commemorations and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Dining Receives Awards for Catering

College of the Holy Cross Dining has received both a bronze award and honorable mention for catering in the NACUFS (National Association of College University Food Services) Loyal E. Horton Awards for the President’s Council dinner and the Slow Food Gala. … Continue reading →

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Grammy-Winning Holy Cross Professor to Give Talk on ‘The Birth of Stereophonic Recording’

Toby Mountain, lecturer and director of studios in the music department, will give a talk titled “The Birth of Stereophonic Recording: How Nazi Germany Perfected and Lost a Revolutionary Audio Recording Technology” on Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. in Rehm … Continue reading →

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‘The Bottom Line: helping Worcester students obtain collegiate and professional success’

In a recent article for MassLive, Fredery Munoz ‘15, a senior at the College of the Holy Cross studying accounting and economics with a minor in philosophy, discusses his experience with the organization Bottom Line. Founded in Boston in 1997, … Continue reading →

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Lecture to Address Racial Bias in Context of Catholic Social Teaching

WORCESTER, Mass. — Rev. Bryan Massingale, author of “Racial Justice and the Catholic Church” (Orbis, 2010), will give a lecture titled “Unconscious Racial Bias and the Challenge of Solidarity: Catholic Social Teaching Post Trayvon Martin (and Michael Brown and…)” at … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross’ Sean Gustin never rests’

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette profiled College of the Holy Cross student Sean Gustin ’16  as a stand out scholar- athlete who is a member of both the Crusader  hockey team and baseball team. He is the only student –athlete … Continue reading →

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‘Gothic-style clock tower will preserve spirit of original’

In a recent article, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette spoke with Christopher Dustin, professor of philosophy at the College of the Holy Cross, about the almost completed reconstruction of the Worcester State Hospital Clock Tower that once stood as a … Continue reading →

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Renowned Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to Give Annual Hanify-Howland Lecture at Holy Cross

The 49th annual Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture will be given by American astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium Neil deGrasse Tyson on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. in the ***Hart Recreation Center*** at the College of the Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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‘Any way the wind blows’

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette recently featured a photo gallery of the first annual New England Collegiate Marching Band Festival, hosted by the College of the Holy Cross on Sunday, Oct. 5. The festival is a new performance opportunity for collegiate marching … Continue reading →

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Blog: Tortorelli ’16 Excited to Study Literature at Oxford University

NAME Paige Tortorelli ’16 HOMETOWN New Fairfield, Conn.   AREAS OF STUDY English major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Mansfield College, University of Oxford in Oxford, England WHY SHE CHOSE ENGLAND “My decision to study in England stems from a strong desire … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Sweeney ’18 Captures a Jesuit Education in Pictures

NAME Maeve Sweeney  ’18 HOMETOWN Scranton, Penn. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Accounting major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS  “I’ve always been interested going to school in New England, and I was immediately attracted to the College’s beautiful campus and rigorous academics.” … Continue reading →

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